40 something wife of 20 years, mom of of two teen boys, lover of travel, art, good books, history, great (but affordable) food and recently snowboarding. I totally believe that there are no bad travel destinations or adventures. Life is in your attitude.
Texas: How many days should you spend in each city in Texas?
Like everyone before has said, depends on what you want out of your trip. I lived in Texas 40 years (was born there and moved to NM on my 40th birthday). Texas is sort of a country in itself. It WAS a country after all. Divide it up as such and you have five? ish?... See More
Dallas: Where is the best barbeque in Dallas?
Head south. Like SOUTH. Anywhere that begins to look dicey or make you question if you made a 'wrong turn', then start looking for BBQ signs. Painted on trucks, building sides, trailer sides. Sides. Then you're golden. If they have table cloths - run. If 'utensils'... See More
Santa Fe (New Mexico): Wine lover's Santa Fe?
Julia, New Mexico has a great wine history and most places serve 'local'. Tradition says that wine has been produced in NM since around 1629. Monks and friars snuck in vines from Spain to make the sacrificial communion wine. Gruet, St Clair, Black... See More
Dominican Republic: How reach from Punta Cana to Cabarete
Ja, Hey we used private transfer and shuttle to both locations. Could not find (or figure out) the public transport!!! Ask your hotel if they can recommend transportation. Samana is REMOTE. If I recall correctly it was about 30 miles from the airport but a 3 hour drive... See More
Albuquerque: What is there to do in Albuquerque besides the hot air balloon festival?
Yili, I JUST got this post and am so sorry that it's too late -Balloon Fiesta is over :( I hope you found the tram, Sandia Peak Tramway: Sandiago's Mexican Grill At the Tram , Frontier Restaurant ,... See More
Albuquerque: Authentic/unique restaurants and food in New Mexico?
New Mexico has some amazing eats! It is NOT *Mexican* however. Here are my recs, dinning in NM tips to follow. 1)Taos, Historic Taos Inn http://www.taosinn.com/ is a must. It's on the main (only) road through town.... See More
Venice: 24 hours in Venice. What would you do, see, eat and go?
Back from Venice, Rome and Amalfi. Thanks for the advice and input. We wandered the streets, got lost a tad, bar hopped (crawled as they call it) snacking and drinking. Sat in plazzas eating gelato and people watching. Lovely 24 hours! Browsed shops filled with leather... See More
Santa Fe (New Mexico): Places to go at night in Santa Fe?
Bars- sorry! Santa Fe Tap on the plaza! See More
Santa Fe (New Mexico): Places to go at night in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe and nightlife really don't go together. At all. That said, go to the opera (I know I know... but it's the coolest opera ever). http://santafeopera.org It's open air. It opens to a view that will take your breath. Also it's an opera where tailgating... See More
Santa Fe (New Mexico): Hotels in Santa Fe with spa?
Ten Thousand Waves on Artists Road is on the way to the Santa Fe Ski Basin. I have never been (sorry, I'm just not a spa girl) but good grief every female I know in the area adores this place. Just know you will be 'au naturale'... See More